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Narrow Lanes Save Lives

2023-12-01 22:13:28.36792+01 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

NextCity: Want Safer Streets For Everyone? Narrow The Lanes.

Greater Greater Washington: Study: Narrower traffic lanes reduce crashes

Narrow Lanes Save Lives — A Way to Make Our Communities Safer and Healthier

One major finding is that roads with 10–12-foot lanes at 30-35 mph speed limits have a significantly higher number of crashes compared to those with 9-foot lanes. Narrowing lane widths at these speeds provides city leaders with an opportunity to improve safety for all roadway users.

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